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Sir Michael Parkinson CBE is a British journalist, television presenter, writer and broadcaster. He is best known for his long-running interview programme Parkinson, which ran on the BBC from 1971 to 2007. Parkinson has interviewed a wide range of celebrities, including politicians, actors, musicians, sportsmen and writers. He has also written several books, including a memoir, Parky: My Life in the Public Eye (2008).